Union members: Are unions still necessary?

Marketplace is collecting stories from union members across the country. Share your experiences and become a trusted source for our stories.

Your insights will help shape our coverage of unions, politics, and the growing wealth gap.

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Which union do you belong to?

Based on your own experiences, do you think we still need unions in today's working world? Tell us why or why not.

How has your union helped you? Tell us what your job - or life - would be like without a union.

Have you ever experienced tensions with others because of your status as a union member? If so, tell us about some of those experiences.

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